North Carolina Quarter Appraisal

2001 North Carolina State Quarter

This is a United States quarter dollar coin from the 50 State Quarters Program, specifically representing the state of North Carolina. The reverse side, which is visible in the image, features the famous 1903 Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk. The design includes the Wright Flyer in flight, Wilbur Wright running alongside, and the inscriptions 'NORTH CAROLINA', '1789', 'FIRST FLIGHT', and '2001', along with the national motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. The coin is composed of a cupro-nickel clad copper construction, measuring 24.26 mm in diameter with a weight of 5.67 grams and a reeded edge. Regarding condition, the coin displays moderate circulation wear, evidenced by softened details on the aircraft's wings and the figure of Wilbur Wright. Fine scratches and minor bag marks are visible across the fields, and the luster has transitioned to a duller, circulated gray-tan patina typical of business-strike coins found in pocket change. No major errors or significant damage such as deep gauges or environmental corrosion are immediately apparent. This specific issue was struck at either the Philadelphia or Denver mint in 2001 as part of the third year of the Statehood series.